Two of Italy’s high newspapers, La Repubblica and La Stampa, are prone to be bought to Greek media tycoon Theodore Kyriakou, whose political and enterprise hyperlinks overseas have sparked concern over editorial independence. The proposed sale, which entails overseas funding from Gulf allies and has drawn curiosity from Moscow, has prompted strikes, political debate and widespread unease amongst journalists and readers alike.
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